2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar - UEFA Qualifiers

[Boristhecat]

I hope the countries of Asia and Africa will make a surprise in World Cup 2022.
And there will be a new world champion beyond those who have won the world cup.
Netherlands and Belgium are my best guess

A big LOL to this. Netherlands and Belgium winning the world cup. 

Belgium is essentially a one man army, and without Lukaku they don't have any existence on their own. And Netherlands players are more interested in showcasing their karate and kung-fu tactics on opposition players, rather than trying to score goals. This time both of these teams may struggle to get in to the quarter-final stage. Netherlands is placed along with Qatar, Ecuador and Senegal in Group A. I won't be surprised if they finish at the 4th position. And Belgium is placed along with Canada, Morocco and Croatia. They may finish at 2nd or 3rd position.

I don't understand what's funny about it. Belgium and the Netherlands have the best odds in terms of bookmakers if the main group of "traditional" contenders for the title is removed. The Netherlands has 12.9 odds, while Germany has 10.9 odds - not much difference, right?
By the way, the odds for top 1 in their group are 1.41 for the Netherlands and 1.53 for Belgium - they are obvious favorites. You have a very strange analysis, maybe you know something that the bookmakers don't know?

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Belgium is a very good and experienced team, and I agree that they are favorites for one of the top two places in the group.
However, it will be very difficult for them to win the first place in the group against Croatia, who are currently playing very well and recently beat away France and Denmark in the Nations League.
At the last World Cup, Belgium was third in the world and Croatia was second, but while Croatia rejuvenated the team, older players are playing for Belgium, whose peak was at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
I give Croatia a better chance of success at this world championship than Belgium.

No doubt Belgium was excellent team in last world cup but now in this coming event I am feeling they have no fair chance for having place into last four because even FIFA ranking giving them good advantage, but these rankings never go 100% correct here I can give Croatia better chance instead of Belgium which is surely a better team and can go through into last four.

For big events we have to be good combinations and mentality as well which is surely not going good for the Belgium, and they could be gone through until last eight which is fairly a good chance for them even in Europe we have many good teams but still most chances we will have teams like Spain, Germany and France and Croatia which are capable of having good results and can go through until last four with others are still missing something which is needed for the win.

Yes it's true and Belgium's performance is currently very good and that's why Belgium is on the  second position after came to Brazil in FIFA ranking points.  And in the previous match with Netherlands I think Belgium was more aggressive but Netherlands used their luck to win with Belgium by one goal .

[joker_josue]

Yes it's true and Belgium's performance is currently very good and that's why Belgium is on the  second position after came to Brazil in FIFA ranking points.  And in the previous match with Netherlands I think Belgium was more aggressive but Netherlands used their luck to win with Belgium by one goal .

The FIFA ranking is defined by games won in the last year. A team will have more points than others, it will also depend on the difficulty it has faced in recent months. It is enough for a team to win more times, while another team draws more for having stronger opponents, ends up gaining less points. I'm not saying that's what happened with Belgium, I just think the ranking is always very subjective and doesn't always reflect the real situation of a team.

Belgium has been playing very good football, there is no doubt about that, now it remains to be seen if it is enough to defeat the greats.

[famososMuertos]

The FIFA ranking makes everyone happy, politically 100% but almost always to soccers fans is 50% correct, depending on your tastes or fanaticism a little more than 50% or less.

On the other hand, let's forget the odds or that ranking, the Netherlands has been a candidate since the 70s and has been waiting for so long that teams like Belgium have begin to take their place in that waiting relevance in the idea of ​​who deserves a soccer world cup even without being at its best level or performance when reaching the world cup.

[nullama]

The FIFA ranking makes everyone happy, politically 100% but almost always to soccers fans is 50% correct, depending on your tastes or fanaticism a little more than 50% or less.

On the other hand, let's forget the odds or that ranking, the Netherlands has been a candidate since the 70s and has been waiting for so long that teams like Belgium have begin to take their place in that waiting relevance in the idea of ​​who deserves a soccer world cup even without being at its best level or performance when reaching the world cup.

The FIFA Ranking is alright, I mean, there's always going to be issues with any kind of ranking but it gives you a rough idea of what teams are stronger than others. In that regard it's quite reliable. Of course if you start comparing teams in detail it won't be correct anymore, but that's not the point of the ranking.

At the end of the day, whoever wins the World Cup is the best team of the world. Simple as that. It doesn't matter if they were ranked 20 or 1 before.

[yohananaomi]

I hope the countries of Asia and Africa will make a surprise in World Cup 2022.
And there will be a new world champion beyond those who have won the world cup.
Netherlands and Belgium are my best guess

A big LOL to this. Netherlands and Belgium winning the world cup. 

Belgium is essentially a one man army, and without Lukaku they don't have any existence on their own. And Netherlands players are more interested in showcasing their karate and kung-fu tactics on opposition players, rather than trying to score goals. This time both of these teams may struggle to get in to the quarter-final stage. Netherlands is placed along with Qatar, Ecuador and Senegal in Group A. I won't be surprised if they finish at the 4th position. And Belgium is placed along with Canada, Morocco and Croatia. They may finish at 2nd or 3rd position.

I don't understand what's funny about it. Belgium and the Netherlands have the best odds in terms of bookmakers if the main group of "traditional" contenders for the title is removed. The Netherlands has 12.9 odds, while Germany has 10.9 odds - not much difference, right?
By the way, the odds for top 1 in their group are 1.41 for the Netherlands and 1.53 for Belgium - they are obvious favorites. You have a very strange analysis, maybe you know something that the bookmakers don't know?

I might agree, if only to get through the group stage, obviously Belgium and the Netherlands will be able to perform perfectly, but we can't predict further when we enter the next round.
although I am very confident with you mate, but other countries' teams are also very ready and able to perform well and are likely to be a stumbling block for the next round.

will there be any surprises? it will always happen but it will probably happen in the first and second round phases after that back to the country team that has always controlled world football, where in their country the match event went well, because this is a contribution they will receive and deserve.

[savetheFORUM]

I don't understand what's funny about it. Belgium and the Netherlands have the best odds in terms of bookmakers if the main group of "traditional" contenders for the title is removed. The Netherlands has 12.9 odds, while Germany has 10.9 odds - not much difference, right?
By the way, the odds for top 1 in their group are 1.41 for the Netherlands and 1.53 for Belgium - they are obvious favorites. You have a very strange analysis, maybe you know something that the bookmakers don't know?

I might agree, if only to get through the group stage, obviously Belgium and the Netherlands will be able to perform perfectly, but we can't predict further when we enter the next round.
although I am very confident with you mate, but other countries' teams are also very ready and able to perform well and are likely to be a stumbling block for the next round.

will there be any surprises? it will always happen but it will probably happen in the first and second round phases after that back to the country team that has always controlled world football, where in their country the match event went well, because this is a contribution they will receive and deserve.

Most chances we will not have any big surprise in group stage but with things are moved into knock out then surely few surprises can happen because many teams are capable of giving surprises, and we can't predict right now about these results with every one is talking about the Netherlands and Belgium here most chances Netherlands can go into last four but after this they have never been lucky to have better results even their quality is at their best, but their luck is surely not good as they need with Belgium is also having quality, but things are not looking good for them to have better result for going at the top I am preferring Croatia because they are better and capable of giving shocking results in any condition odds may be never been important as bookmakers mostly going with their own system.

[RealMalatesta]

Most chances we will not have any big surprise in group stage but with things are moved into knock out then surely few surprises can happen because many teams are capable of giving surprises, and we can't predict right now about these results with every one is talking about the Netherlands and Belgium here most chances Netherlands can go into last four but after this they have never been lucky to have better results even their quality is at their best, but their luck is surely not good as they need with Belgium is also having quality, but things are not looking good for them to have better result for going at the top I am preferring Croatia because they are better and capable of giving shocking results in any condition odds may be never been important as bookmakers mostly going with their own system.

We have seen even group stages having some sort of shocking results before, but most of the time you are right that it won't be shocking too much. Knock out stages could be shocking because it’s just one game, meaning that teams who are better and favourites, could underrate their opponents and end up losing and reversing that in the game itself is not easy, it takes time to come out again and be better.

I still think that one of the favourites will win the cup though, even if there are some shocking results, it will be one of the favourites of the cup that will not have any shocking results and end up winning the title easily.

[wheelz1200]

I just read that they are going to be setting up drunk tents for people to sober up in.  That might be worth live streaming from the tents and and charge a fee to watch lol.  With the ount of people that are going,, I imagine those tents are going to fill up real quick lol.

[TheGreatPython]

I just read that they are going to be setting up drunk tents for people to sober up in.  That might be worth live streaming from the tents and and charge a fee to watch lol.  With the ount of people that are going,, I imagine those tents are going to fill up real quick lol.

This was announced sometime back as Qatar authorities and FIFA are working on many aspects which will allow fans to enjoy this event and have good time and use of their money which is possible under these strict conditions but most things are now coming out as first few have too many rumors about this event and many restrictions which were surely scary for many peoples as they are not having some positive information about this country.

Sometime back Qatar sports authority hire few big celebrities for having all awareness about this culture and their system, so hopefully things could be ended in good way for all fans and local peoples which are going to have first big mega event in this war hit area which is now looking for bright side of peace and love.   https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62794507

[joker_josue]

Sometime back Qatar sports authority hire few big celebrities for having all awareness about this culture and their system, so hopefully things could be ended in good way for all fans and local peoples which are going to have first big mega event in this war hit area which is now looking for bright side of peace and love.   https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62794507

Theoretically, that was the idea behind the World Cup being held in Qatar. Bring this country closer to the western world, where there is some respect for human rights.

If you ask me if this will work, I'll say I don't think so. After this great event, everything will be the same in Qatar, and the rest of the world will go back to their normal lives and ignore (as before) the human rights violations.

[Zackgeno96]

I saw a documentary this week about the Qatar team and also about the country itself. The football team was of course prominent in this. It turns out that they are the current winners of the Asian continent. There you also have countries like Japan and South Korea, so maybe we underestimate Qatar. And of course those players have been working on this for a long time. From the moment it became known that the World Cup was assigned to Qatar, they could already start preparing. The group stage may well be a station they can get through. The Netherlands will be too strong in group A, but I think Senegal can be beaten. One more month and then we'll start. I hope that most players will be able to play injury-free by now. It might be a bit much to ask of many players in this way.

[joker_josue]

I hope that most players will be able to play injury-free by now. It might be a bit much to ask of many players in this way.

Unfortunately this can be difficult. We are entering that phase of the season where problems can arise at any time.
And one of them could be Dybala, who has an injury and it's not yet known if he'll be able to recover in time for the World Cup.

[Sithara007]

Unfortunately this can be difficult. We are entering that phase of the season where problems can arise at any time.
And one of them could be Dybala, who has an injury and it's not yet known if he'll be able to recover in time for the World Cup.

Dybala's injury was a big blow for Argentina. Because he was such a crucial member of the team. Messi and Di Maria also suffered injuries in the past few days, but they should recover before the world cup starts. From what I heard, Dybala is suffering from a rectus femoris injury. This is one of the most delicate muscles and should be handled with care. Dybala may undergo protein-rich plasma (PRP) injection to the area of lesion. Dybala himself has stated that he will be fully fit by the time world cup begins.

[koang]

I hope that most players will be able to play injury-free by now. It might be a bit much to ask of many players in this way.

Unfortunately this can be difficult. We are entering that phase of the season where problems can arise at any time.
And one of them could be Dybala, who has an injury and it's not yet known if he'll be able to recover in time for the World Cup.

Yep. Injuries are a terrible thing for footballers.
Apart from Dybala, Kalvin Phillips, Marco Reus, and Georginio Wijnaldum may be absent in Qatar.
The French team is also not in good shape, considering that N'Golo Kante, Lucas Hernandez, and Paul Pogba are injured.
It will be new homework for Didier Deschamps to find the right substitute.
But the show must go on. The absence of these star players will not reduce the excitement of the World Cup

[EarnOnVictor]

I just read that they are going to be setting up drunk tents for people to sober up in.  That might be worth live streaming from the tents and and charge a fee to watch lol.  With the ount of people that are going,, I imagine those tents are going to fill up real quick lol.

This is a piece of good information, drinking and other social functions top the reservation of people against FIFA's decision to allow Qatar to hold this year's world cup. But they can't be denied forever as they are part of the world, it is the country and their guests that will try to respect each other by bending some principles if possible. If a drinking tent is set up in a secluded place, it will be nice so far it will not be breaking the law of the country as a Muslim state.

[joker_josue]

But the show must go on. The absence of these star players will not reduce the excitement of the World Cup

Undoubtedly, on the contrary.
These situations are going to give young players the opportunity to show themselves, and maybe we'll see lesser-known players make great games, and leave the World Cup at a much higher level.

[Sithara007]

Yep. Injuries are a terrible thing for footballers.
Apart from Dybala, Kalvin Phillips, Marco Reus, and Georginio Wijnaldum may be absent in Qatar.
The French team is also not in good shape, considering that N'Golo Kante, Lucas Hernandez, and Paul Pogba are injured.
It will be new homework for Didier Deschamps to find the right substitute.
But the show must go on. The absence of these star players will not reduce the excitement of the World Cup

Haven't heard about Pogba in a while. How is he doing out there? If I am not wrong, Pogba was the first star player to get injured before the world cup. The schedule of the world cup is partly to blame. Because of COVID restrictions, they moved the world cup to November. And this overlaps with many of the European leagues. A lot of players get injured during these club matches, because they are fiercely fought. Anyway, everytime some of the main players miss the tournament due to injury. Qatar 2022 won't be any different.

[KTChampions]

Haven't heard about Pogba in a while. How is he doing out there? If I am not wrong, Pogba was the first star player to get injured before the world cup. The schedule of the world cup is partly to blame. Because of COVID restrictions, they moved the world cup to November. And this overlaps with many of the European leagues. A lot of players get injured during these club matches, because they are fiercely fought. Anyway, everytime some of the main players miss the tournament due to injury. Qatar 2022 won't be any different.

Are you confusing anything about Qatar and Covid? Qatar won the right to host the World Cup back in 2010, and it was initially assumed that due to the climate, the championship would be held at such an exotic time. Covid has nothing to do with it.
As for Pogba, he's still recovering from injury (and surgery) and appears to be doing well, but Deschamps said it's not yet clear if he'll include him in the squad.

[Sithara007]

Are you confusing anything about Qatar and Covid? Qatar won the right to host the World Cup back in 2010, and it was initially assumed that due to the climate, the championship would be held at such an exotic time. Covid has nothing to do with it.
As for Pogba, he's still recovering from injury (and surgery) and appears to be doing well, but Deschamps said it's not yet clear if he'll include him in the squad.

Normally we don't have world cup scheduled in November-December. For example, Russia 2018 was held in June-July. I thought that the tournament was moved to November, due to COVID. It never came to my mind that Qatar is located in the middle of desert and weather would be intolerable during June-July. Anyway, no one is complaining about the weather in Qatar right now and therefore I believe that the organizers did a good job.

Thanks for the information about Pogba. It is still not clear whether he will participate in Qatar 2022. But one thing is sure. France would be significantly weakened if he doesn't play.